From Dexerto · Michael Gwilliam · · 1m
Passenger banned after demanding flight attendant kick
Passenger asked flight attendant to kick him after cart bumped elbow, leading to permanent ban.
In brief
Passenger asked flight attendant to kick him after cart bumped elbow, leading to permanent ban. China Eastern Airlines banned a passenger who demanded to kick a flight attendant after a beverage cart bumped his elbow. Originally reported by Dexerto.
Passenger complaint
A China Eastern Airlines passenger complained after a beverage cart bumped his elbow, demanding the flight attendant let him kick her.
“A China Eastern Airlines passenger took his complaint well beyond an apology after a service cart bumped his elbow, asking to kick the flight attendant responsible.”
Flight attendant reaction
The flight attendant apologized repeatedly and knelt in tears after the passenger demanded to kick her.
“She eventually knelt down in tears, with another passenger recording footage that spread online.”
Passenger behavior
The passenger used aggressive language, demanded medical attention after landing, and refused to accept care.
“He continued using aggressive language, wanted to kick her and demanded that she accompany him for medical attention after landing.”
Medical check
Medical personnel found no visible injury or swelling after landing, determining further treatment was unnecessary.
“After landing, medical personnel boarded the aircraft and found no visible external injury or swelling, according to China Eastern.”
Ban decision
China Eastern permanently banned the passenger and reported his behavior to police for suspected disruption.
“Ultimately, the passenger’s behavior also earned him a grounding. In an October 3 update, China Eastern announced it had suspended him from flying with the airline and reported his behavior to police over suspected disruption onboard.”
Crew support
The flight attendant received counseling and support, returning to work after the incident.
“China Eastern said the attendant received counseling and support and has since returned to work.”
What to remember
China Eastern Airlines banned a passenger who demanded to kick a flight attendant after a beverage cart bumped his elbow.
